The Backbenchers is a series based on the stories of a group of students. The series relates coming-of-age stories as these students tread the path towards discovering life through relationships, adolescent issues and exams.

The Backbenchers: The Missed Call! is a book that tells us the story of The Presidency Convent heartthrob, Natasha Malhotra. The Presidency star happens to suffer the rude shock of losing her boyfriend, her fame and her name within a short period of time. Though Natasha is unaware of the actual reason behind her downfall, her suspicious mind hints at Ananya. Natasha, now a wounded tigress, decides to fight back and not accept everything that life throws her way. Life plays a trick and Natasha finds something which can help her ruin Ananya's life. Natasha now plans her revenge.

In order to regain her pride, she decides to participate in the city's most prestigious quiz competition. She teams up with Shreya who was once upon a time her best friend. Shreya stays at a distance watching Natasha seething with hatred and anger as she goes about seeking her revenge. Shreya's heart aches as she sees her friend take her life towards utter destruction. But she is helpless.

The author creates a tension that keeps readers glued to the book. Will Natasha get over her depression and suicidal tendencies and turn round to lead a new life is explored in the book. The Backbenchers: The Missed Call! published by Grapevine India Publishers in 2012 takes readers through a twist-filled plot to see where Natasha's actions lead her to. It is available in paperback.